J049--AMENDMENT 0001 TO RFQ 36C24526Q0401 UPLOADED ANSWERS TO RFIS AND GENERATOR DESCRIPTIONS LOUIS A JOHNSON VAMC

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for Generator Testing Services and 24-Hour Emergency Services for the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center. The services are to be provided under a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with a Base Year Pricing Period and four additional Pricing Periods.

• Monthly, annual, and triennial testing of generators.

• Emergency repair services.

• Compliance with NFPA 110 standards.

• Monthly operational tests (minimum 30 minutes under facility load, 10-second transfer time).

• Supplemental Load Bank Testing (as required if generator fails to meet NFPA 110 standards).

• Triennial 4-hour load test (minimum 30% of nameplate kW for first 3 hours, minimum 75% for final hour).

• Emergency response with a maximum 2-hour on-site response time.

• "Return to Service" reports for all emergency repairs.

• Documentation and compliance reporting.

• Technicians must be EGSA-certified or factory-trained.

• Compliance with NFPA 70E standards and OSHA standards.

• Familiarity with Lock Out Tag Out procedures.

• Type of contract: Firm-Fixed-Price.

• Period of Performance: Base Year (TBD) plus 4 additional Pricing Periods.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but NAICS code 811310 has a size standard of $12.5 Million.

• Site Visit: Friday, 04/03/2026 at 1:00 PM.

• RFIs (Questions) due: 04/08/2026 by 10:00 AM to Billie.Pratt@va.gov.

• Quotes due: 04/14/2026 by 10:00 AM to Billie.Pratt@va.gov.

• Evaluation Factors: 1. Technical Qualifications, 2. Past Performance, 3. Price.

• Offers will be evaluated comparatively.

• This solicitation is a Set-Aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB).

• If no fair and reasonable quotes are received from SDVOSBs, the solicitation may be amended to open it to Small Businesses.

• Offerors must read the Statement of Work (SOW) and Section E.2 for detailed instructions.

• All required representations and certifications must be completed, including those in SAM.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Service Contract Act Wage Determination for West Virginia, specifically Wage Determination No. 2015-4353, Revision No. 30. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations when performing contract work subject to the Service Contract Act in the specified geographic area.

• Geographic Area: West Virginia Counties of Barbour, Braxton, Calhoun, Doddridge, Gilmer, Grant, Hardy, Harrison, Jackson, Lewis, Marion, Mason, Pendleton, Pleasants, Randolph, Ritchie, Roane, Taylor, Tucker, Tyler, Upshur, Wetzel.
• Occupational Listings: Provides a comprehensive list of job titles (e.g., Accounting Clerk, Customer Service Representative, Electrician, Nurse, Technician) with corresponding minimum hourly wage rates.
• Fringe Benefits: Indicates that fringe benefits are required and follow the occupational listing, with specific rates provided for Health & Welfare ($5.55/hour) and Health & Welfare EO 13706 ($5.09/hour).
• Executive Orders: Includes notes on Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (Minimum Wage), outlining their applicability and requirements for federal contractors.
• Conformance Process: Details the process for requesting additional classifications and wage rates if a required occupation is not listed.

This wage determination is critical for bidders to understand the labor costs associated with performing the contract. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and fringe benefits meet or exceed these minimums for all covered employees. Failure to comply can result in violations and penalties. The document helps bidders accurately estimate labor costs and assess the overall feasibility and competitiveness of their bid.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Request for Quotes (RFQ) to establish a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for Generator Testing Services at the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center.

• Generator testing services are required.

• Specific details regarding the scope of work are expected to be found in the attached documents.

• The contract type is a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA).

• Response Date/Time: April 14, 2026, 10:00 AM Eastern Time, New York, USA.

• Contracting Office Address: Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 5 Contracting Satellite office, 361 Boiler House Rd, Perry Point MD 21902.

• Contracting Officer: Bill Pratt (Billie.Pratt@va.gov, 410-642-2411).

• This opportunity is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBC).

• Solicitation Number: 36C24526Q0401

• NAICS Code: 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except electronic) Repair and Maintenance)

• Product Service Code: J049

• Place of Performance: Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center, 1 Medical Center Dr, Clarksburg WV 26301, USA.

• Reference attached documents for "SAM-Service Contract Act Wage Determination 2015-4353_C" and "36C24526Q0401."